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College Grads Earn 80% More—But Only 51% of Americans See College as Very Important News

College Grads Earn 80% More—But Only 51% of Americans See College as Very Important

Abigail Hess writes for CNBC about a surprising recent poll that shows just over half…

Frank ZhangDecember 20, 2019

For College Admissions, Is “Adversity” Living Near Poor People? News

For College Admissions, Is “Adversity” Living Near Poor People?

In this Forbes article, Andrew Biggs writes about the factors of the College Board’s Environmental…

Frank ZhangDecember 11, 2019

Certificate Programs vs. Bachelor’s Degrees News

Certificate Programs vs. Bachelor’s Degrees

In this article for US News and World Report, Emma Kerr discusses the potential financial…

Frank ZhangDecember 11, 2019

The Widening Racial Gap on Jobs and Wealth News

The Widening Racial Gap on Jobs and Wealth

Anne Kim writes for Washington Monthly about the widening racial gap in jobs, which in…

Frank ZhangDecember 10, 2019

You Probably Need a College Degree to Get a Factory Job Now News

You Probably Need a College Degree to Get a Factory Job Now

In this Money article, Kaitlin Mulhere discusses the shifting demographics of factory jobs. Mulhere cites…

Frank ZhangDecember 10, 2019

Want a Factory Job? You May Need a College Degree News

Want a Factory Job? You May Need a College Degree

In this CBS News article, Aimee Picchi discusses the evolution of factory jobs. Picchi cites…

Frank ZhangDecember 10, 2019

The Top 10 College Majors American Students Regret the Most News

The Top 10 College Majors American Students Regret the Most

In this CNBC article, Jessica Dickler explores the economic value of different college majors. Dickler…

Frank ZhangDecember 5, 2019

Rankings Compare College Costs to Future Income News

Rankings Compare College Costs to Future Income

In this VOA article, the VOA Student Union discusses the findings of the new CEW…

Frank ZhangDecember 5, 2019

The Hidden Costs of Wasted Talent — Part 1 News

The Hidden Costs of Wasted Talent — Part 1

In this Inside Higher Ed article, Peter Smith discusses the bias that adults who did…

Frank ZhangDecember 4, 2019